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September 8, 2010
In which our spunky heroine returns to Oberlin, catches a shuttle bus, forgets to retrieve her blankets, gets locked out of her room, and doesn't have any contact lens solution--but everything works out fine.
Week one: no classes and already behind?
September 5, 2010
I thought I would have a pretty relaxing week, during which I could do things like unpack, hang up posters, and read all the YA novels that are still on my 'to read' list. That's not what's happened.
Why College is Different From High School
September 5, 2010
College is not practice like high school is practice.
Brief Thoughts on Orientation
September 2, 2010
I spent most of orientation waiting for it to be over.
Come to Oberlin, get free stuff.
August 28, 2010
Oberlin is probably the best place in the world to find recycled, reused, free (or insanely cheap) stuff. So before you hitch a ride to Wal-Mart, here are a few places to get to know...
Final Words of Advice
August 26, 2010
During Orientation and the first few days of class, remember: relax. Awkwardness is diffused when neither person is more savvy than the other--and you will all be equally clueless, I assure you. (And you MUST bring some kind of academic planner!)
Intro/Retrospective
August 26, 2010
The shirt didn't really serve its purpose... Nevertheless, the day got me thinking about my own Freshman Orientation.
Facing the Facebook Facts
August 25, 2010
Facebook isn't how college will be, but it'll still be your one of your favorite procrastination devices when you get there.
The Newsies
August 14, 2010
In this post: freshman rituals, changed names, sneaking out of windows, newspapers, The Review security notebook, and much, much more!
What (not) to bring
August 11, 2010
The photo-illustrated "do"s and "don't"s of packing for Oberlin. Hints: no cats, no grout, and no prom dresses.
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